Participation in the Leaders of Color cohort for the Champions for Change program connected me with so many amazing individuals that are doing inspiring work in Washtenaw County. Having fellowship with other people of color whose experiences- both personally and professionally- mirrored my own in many ways was immensely rewarding and gave me a sense of belonging. I cherish the relationships that I have developed through the CoC program and will carry what I learned from them and the great facilitators with me for the rest of my life.

Organization: Michigan Center for Youth Justice